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I've worked for Sharp for two years but this was my 4Th event. I've been going even before I became part of the system and it really uplifts your outlook not only as an employee but also as a person, an individual and a human being.



It does so much for me, but only for a while. It's like a momentary high, giving you that outlook, an idea that stimulates every part of your body to do the right thing and to be a better person that you are. But after a day or two, every word in that motivational speech that speakers made suddenly doesn't make sense at all and your back to your old ways.

This would be no problem if you're good-natured to begin with. But for those co-workers that makes you wonder how in the world they even exist with that sort of attitude, would not even consider of taking those inspiring stories and try to sink it in their thick skulls and at least have the heart or common sense to know that they are doing just the opposite of right.



And while doing this piece, it made me think how do I make sense of everything and justify my own actions. And I'm just the same bad co-worker that would insist of doing my old ways, and turn my back on change. It may have been an inconvenience in my part or I just can't accept the fact that somethings are just plain old bad habits.



Ten years of the Sharp Experience. Along the way, it did changed a lot of people. Made them a better person. And maybe, made a small impact in today's events. But it's still just a fraction of those people that remained in their own bubble of twisted beliefs and personality. Ten years has been a stretch, and X would probably be a good sign of just throwing everything out the window and start all over again.

It's here to stay

Good news to all San Diegans, geeks in particular. Comic-Con is here to stay... for the next five years! I woke up early and made breakfast on a lazy Saturday morning and just when we sat down to eat, I opened up the morning paper and saw the headline.



I was ecstatic, but it was the total opposite for Anna with a side comment of "Hurrah!! Good"(an obvious sarcasm and eyes rolling to match with). There were rumors as early as last year at the con that it was moving either to Vegas or Anaheim due to lack of floor space. And this years con made it worst and rumor became an 80% confirmation that the con was about to move out by 2012 to Anaheim.

Yesterday's paper confirmed that the con is here to stay for the next five years.

Let's just hope San Diego would start expanding.

9/11

Happy's eight months old and it seems that time just flew by unknowingly. Every month that passes by, we always ask why can't she just stay the way she is for now.



We celebrated this day with a short weekend trip to Palm Springs. I've always wondered how this place look like. With all that hype that they show on TV and the glamour that surrounds this place, I was intrigued and had high expectations.



Just as I remembered when we went to Hollywood-- very different when you're actually there. It's not all good as it seems. Then, I had the same experience with Palm Springs.



It was a short two day stay but we we're all over the place. It's a quaint little town, situated in the middle of the desert. There were casinos here and there and huge gated houses sharing a golf course as backyards and even trailer homes i never imagined can be that fancy! They also had huge complexes with an array of restaurants that you'd spend an average of $20+ per person.



But the sole reason why we went there for was Cabazon, premium outlet with 130 stores smack in the middle of nowhere. The place was bustling with people, carrying all sorts of shopping bags. Anna felt that she died and went to shopping heaven for two days.



This was one of those trips that we planned in mere days. It was spontaneous and instant.

We both had no idea how the place was like. And since it's been really cold here in San Diego lately, we assumed that it's gonna be the same in Palm Springs. Why wouldn't it be, it's still in California and it's not even 200 miles away. Wrong.



It was not hot like Vegas, but the air was humid and just enough to suck the life out of you when you're under the sun. And this is coming from someone who lived in a tropical country for most of his life.



But at the end of it all, it was not that sort of vacation that you'd rather stay for a few more days. It was just right. San Diego, we're going back home.

Let's parteeeee

These guys have been doin this summer party for ten years now. And this was my first.



It was a gorgeous day. With a light breeze and the sun was not as harsh. Food was abundant, and who can ignore the endless flow of Margarita's. The DJ was Lewey's brother, and his music kept the place lively.



It would have been more fun, if most of the staff were there. They were telling me that previous parties were way rowdier and this one doesn't even come close.



But still, we all needed that extra R&R.



As the sun sets, party didn't stop. Someone started up the bonfire and everyone gathered around it... dancing and singing.



But we can't stay any longer and had to call it a night. Happy was still way too young to be out. Hopefully she won't be doing these things till she's.....Hmmm... 30? Ok, that's still too way too young, 40 then.

Baptism

Finally, after all the tedious search for a church and priest, Happy got baptized today. I can't even count how many calls Anna had to make just to find the right church. All along it was right under our noses! Thank God for years of membership at St. Pius. It all went smoothly. I'll let the photos deliver the rest of this story.

With Ninang Alicia and Ninang Sherri

With Deacon Peter Johnson



It was a simple and small gathering. We wanted it bigger but decided we'd rather have it done on her first birthday.





Oh yeah, she's finally one Happy Catholic baby

Magic 7

Darn it!!! Happy's seven moths old now, and we want time to just stop or maybe slow down, even for a bit. We don't want her to grow up just yet.

She just had her first tooth today. Please!!!! Let us enjoy this moment and don't grow just yet.